Non-cash operating items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Disclosure Changes In Non Cash Operating Items [Abstract]
Accounts receivable	$ 15,587	$ 3,863
Fuel and natural gas in storage	5,263	46,368
Supplies and consumables inventory	(7,147)	(48,539)
Income taxes recoverable	(1,974)	(2,889)
Prepaid expenses	11,526	(13,218)
Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other	(58,556)	22,344
Current income tax liability	12,458	1,096
Net regulatory assets and liabilities	(116,595)	(95,361)
Increase (decrease) in operating capital, total	$ (139,438)	$ (86,336)

Disclosure - Changes in Non-Cash Operating Items [Abstract]

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the aggregate amount of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business.

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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to taxing authorities for taxes that are based on the reporting entity's earnings, net of amounts receivable from taxing authorities for refunds of overpayments or recoveries of income taxes, and in deferred and other tax liabilities and assets.

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